Latin America bus passes

Don’t let travelling by local buses in South America be intimidating! We've got all the info on the best bus routes around Central and South America - set off to discover lost cities and ancient civilisations, bask in the warm sunshine and marvel at the natural beauty of the stunning beaches, mountain temples, jungle ruins, volcanoes and waterfalls.



Bamba Experience
Bamba’s hop-on hop-off bus passes make it safe, easy, affordable and fun. Their flexible travel passes include all your public transportation and some amazing activities. You have the flexibility to travel just the way YOU want.

You can decide how long you want to stay in each destination and make unlimited date changes along the way. Forget about wasted time trying to organise your trip – Bamba is here to help you!

Example South America route:
Cuzco to La Paz

Example Central America route:
Little Mayan Ways


▪ Travel from Cuzco to La Paz or vice versa
▪ Recommended Min. Trip Time: 6 -12 days
▪ Inclusions: Sacred Valley, Amantani Home Stay, Salt Flats Adventure
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▪ Start & finish in Cancun
▪ Recommended Min. Trip Time: 12 days
▪ Inclusions: Palenque Ruins, Misol-Ha & Agua Azul, Chichen Itza Ruins, Tikal Tour
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What else is included?

1. Local transport
Transportation on safe public buses, shuttle vans, trains, boats and/or flights depending on the route.

2. Free activities
Get tons of free activities to enhance your travel experience. Check the pass maps to see which activities are included.

3. Backpacker concierge service
Free English speaking assistance throughout your travels; online web chat, Skype, e-mail, local phone calls or MSN.

4. Flexibility
Daily departures on nearly all routes and adventure activities. Make unlimited changes to your schedule on the go.

5. Make loads of friends
Interact with the locals along the way and meet like-minded travellers on your included activities, van transfers and in the hostels.

6. Recommendations
Free travel guide with reliable and up to date recommendations on the best hostels, things to do, places to eat, where to have fun and maps for each destination.

Pachamama by Bus: Hop-on Hop-off Chile 
From the bone dry deserts, deserted beaches and stunning national parks of the North to the alpine utopias, mystical forests and volcanic landscapes of the South - Chile has so much going on, over such a massive area.

How does the pass work?
Pachamama by Bus is a transport network specially designed to meet the needs of independent travellers. You can get off the bus at any of the places along the route and catch another bus a few days later. You will have the freedom to do your own thing and spend as much time as you like at places along the route.

• Get away from the "gringo trail" to the places only the locals know about.
• All of the guides speak English & Spanish so can provide you with as much help as you require.
• Start and finish your trip wherever you want, with no time limit to complete the chosen route.
• The lovely buses seat up to 17 people, with enough room for all your bags.
• Accommodation is not included, but you will be taken to the best hostels in town.

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